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IDEC Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA, is offering the HT4P Safety Commander, an ergonomic device enabling users to securely hold and protect a human-machine interface (HMI) tablet, while providing power, networking, and hardwired emergency stop (e-stop) and other operator interface devices. It provides a ruggedized way of deploying HMI tablets to deliver many convenience and productivity benefits, in an arrangement designed for use on the factory floor.

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The Coilcraft, Cary, IL, XGL1313 series shielded ultra-low loss molded power inductors are rated 1.5 μH to 47 μH at 53 A and operating voltage rating of 60 V. The DCR is up to 27 percent lower than previous-generation products. It is AEC-Q200 Grade 1 (–40 °C to +125 °C) with a 165 °C max part temperature.

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Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, North Haven, CT, has launched its second mobile app — a metals calculator and conversion app with essential tools for engineers, purchasers, and other manufacturing personnel. The app is called the Ulbrich Metals Calculator and is now available to download for both IOS and Android devices in their respective app stores. It contains length and weight calculators for over 200 alloys.

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Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES), Van Nuys, CA, is unveiling their new XYZ-Goniometer series of four-axis stages. Any of the three goniometer stages with +/- 10 degrees, +/-15 degrees or, +/- 45 degrees of travel can be integrated with X, Y, and Z axis stages with 15 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, or larger than 100 mm of linear travel, linear in any combination of X, Y, and Z axes.

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The ICASP3338-20 high-efficiency 20 W Power Amplifier from iCana, Taipei, Taiwan, is designed for 5G NR FRl bands n48, n77, and n78 wireless infrastructure, this amplifier offers high performance on efficiency, gain, and ruggedness. Average operating power is 35 dBm (3 W), where it offers a gain of 28 dB and power-added efficiency (PAE) above 30 percent. It can withstand a VSWR mismatch of up to 10:1 in case of any abnormal circumstance.

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KYOCERA AVX, Fountain Inn, SC, has newly released embedded antenna models that are available on their website for Ansys 2023 R1 software. They feature direct links to simulation models for 13 of KYOCERA AVX's most popular embedded antennas. The software is used to design high-frequency, high-speed electronics, optimized for applications including communications systems and ADAS.

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Nexperia, Nijmegen, Netherlands, announced the release of its first 80 V and 100 V application-specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for hot swap. They have enhanced safe operating area (SOA) and low RDS (on) in a compact 8 x 8 mm LFPAK88 package. They are fully optimized for demanding hot-swap and soft-start applications and are qualified to 175 °C for use in advanced telecom and computing equipment.

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Vision Research, Wayne, NJ, introduces its Phantom T4040 high-speed camera, which features an updated platform 50 percent lighter than the closest equivalent model. It has a back side illuminated (BSI) 2560 × 1664 sensor that maximizes light sensitivity with a peak quantum efficiency over 90 percent. Features include EDR, which mitigates the effects of bright flashes, and binning mode, which expands the camera's use as a 1-Mpx camera.

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DELO, Windoch, Germany, now offers adhesives for solar cells. These light-curing products, made from epoxy resins or acrylates, are well suited for bonding the protective films of thin-film solar cells. The adhesives also act as an effective barrier against humidity. Thin-film solar cells are used for facades, lightweight roofs, or charging columns. Made up of several layers, with a thickness in the millimeter range, they feature active, energy-producing layers.

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The IP40-rated fanless EAI-I131 Edge AI Platform, from Lanner Electronics, New Taipei City, Taiwan, supports LTE, 5G Sub6, and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and provides connectivity options including 2× GbE PoE, 2× COM, 2× USB, and 4× DI/DO ports. Compatible with the NVIDIA JetPack SDK, it provides Jetson Linux, developer tools, CUDA-X accelerated libraries, and other NVIDIA technologies, which enable end-to-end acceleration for AI-based video analytics solutions.

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Southco, Inc., Concordville, PA, has expanded its R4-EM Electronic Rotary Latch series with a compact version that offers advanced intelligence. It provides concealed, electronic latching and increased security. It is designed with integrated latch and door status sensors that provide reliable security and remote monitoring for equipment located in high-traffic areas. Wireless connectivity makes it easy to connect the latch to existing software.

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The new spring-loaded LVDTs from Newtek Sensor Solutions, Pennsauken, NJ, are used in test stands to provide roundness and size for ultra-precise dimensional measurement of high-volume molded automotive parts in plastic mold testing. Available ranges are ±.040 in (±1.0 mm), ±0.100 in (±2.5 mm), and ±0.200 in (±5 mm), they feature high precision linear ball bearings for smooth probe movement without stiction and excellent repeatability.

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Metric and Imperial dimensioned electric cylinders or linear voice coil servo actuators have been released by Moticont, Van Nuys, CA. The new 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) stroke SDLM-025-095-01-01M and SDLM-025-095-01-01 linear DC servo actuators feature high repeatability, high acceleration/deceleration, and zero cogging. These high force-to-size electric cylinders have linear encoders mounted internally for closed loop servo operation. Additionally, integral temperature sensors provide data to achieve the highest possible throughputs.

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Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, Rochester, NY, announces its range of titanium foils and alloys. Arnold offers thin cold-rolled titanium in a variety of CP Grades and alloys and an broad range of thicknesses and widths for many aerospace and defense related applications that require a strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant material that is highly workable, ductile, and weldable. Widths are available up to 17.5", depending on thickness.

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This article first appeared in the June, 2023 issue of Tech Briefs Magazine.

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